chapter 13 FM114
alloyed
A homogeneous mixture or solid solution of two or more metals,
small leather goods
a category that includes wallets, key cases chains, jewelry cases, briefcases, cellphone cases
vermeil
a composite of gold over sterling silver
carat
a measure of weight of precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
sterling silvers
a term used for jewelry and flatware with at least 92.5 parts of silver, remaining are usually copper
synthetic stones
chemically identical to real stones, combination with 14-carat gold and sterling silver
fashion accessories categories
footwear, handbags, gloves, hats neckwear, eyewear, jewelry
ethnic jewelry
included pieces from all over the world, can be made of shells, stones, wood, fabrics -wearing religious symbols -Museums carry a lot
shoes
made with lasts, wooden items resembling shoe trees; built around the last and can involve as many as 300 separate operations
costume/fashion jewelry
mass-produced jewelry made of brass of other base metals, plastic, wood, or glass and set with simulated or non precious stones
bridge jewelry
merchandise ranging from costume to fine jewelry in price, materials, and newness of styling
rack trade
refers to manufacturers of belts sold as separate fashion accessor items
minaudieres
s a women's fashion accessory, generally considered a jewelry piece, intended to substitute for an evening bag
outpost
small accessory departments located next to apparel departments or near store entrances, moveable kiosks, carts, racks
cut-up-trade
sold as part of a dress, skirt, trouser
millinery
the womens hat industry
self belt
with brands and sometimes buckles covered in the same fabric as the apparel item which they are sold